Shirdhon Explained

Shirdhon
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Maharashtra#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates:18.9172°N 73.1306°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Raigad district
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Marathi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:410221
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:0215
Registration Plate:MH 46
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:PANVEL

Shirdhon is a small village located in near Panvel in Raigad district in Maharashtra, India.

It lies on Mumbai Goa National Highway NH 17. The nearest Town and Railway station is Panvel. Karnala fort and Karnala Bird Sanctuary are just 4 km away from Shirdhon. The village is governed by a gram panchayat.

History

Vasudeo Balwant Phadke was born on 4 November 1845 in Shirdhon. The house and his belongings are preserved and have become a major tourist center.

Other Information

Rice cultivation is a major income source in the area.[1]

Shirdhon has active Science communication & youth empowerment group working towards 'Better Citizen for Better Nation' - SWAR (Sky Watchers Association of Raigad) & TCT (Takale Charitable Trust) by scientist Santosh Takale [2]

Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Samajik Vikas Sanstha is a local trust engaging in social work the village and nearby areas.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.livemint.com/Politics/fY10N9P87ELkbV1IQnNTrL/Rural-economy-shows-signs-of-revival-but-outlook-glum.html Shirdhon
  2. News: एका शास्त्रज्ञाची समाजसेवा! . Maharashtra Times . mr.